Welcome to SoMLA!
The State of Maryland Literacy Association (SoMLA) is the leading literacy organization in the state of Maryland comprised of over 1,500 members in 17 active local chapters (16 representing ALL counties in Maryland and one student chapter at a university). Membership in SoMLA includes teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, university professors, college students, parents, and other community members. SoMLA is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association.
Membership Update
"Effective, 10/22/2021, SoMLA is now utilizing a new membership platform to gather and maintain our membership database. Please access Join It using the button link above to register your membership with SoMLA."
Are you Ready?
SOMLA conference 2024
in person once again!
April 3-5, 2024
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